State of Journalism, Media & Communication <br> Conference (SJMCC2026) - University of Media, Arts and Communication

The School of Journalism and Media Studies, University of Media, Arts and Communication, invites researchers, academics, media practitioners, policy makers, industry professionals and students to submit abstracts for the first ever State of Journalism, Media and Communication Conference (SJMCC 2026).

SJMCC is a platform for academics, researchers, scholars and industry experts to present papers and critically discuss emerging issues in the journalism, media and communication field from varying perspectives.

Conference Tracks

Paper submissions can be related to, but not limited to, the following areas:

AI, the media, journalism and communication in the new age

Impact of technology on media and democracy

Fact checking, misinformation and disinformation

Media's role in development

Media ownership and business models in the current age

State of media, journalism and communication education

Global perspectives on media and communication

Science, risk, health and environmental journalism

Investigative journalism, anti-corruption reportage and processes

Gender and the media

Communication, media and social development

Leadership

Keynote Speaker

Prof. Kwame Karikari

Founder, Media Foundation for West Africa
Member, Constitutional Review Committee, Republic of Ghana

Conference Chair

Prof. Eric Opoku Mensah

Vice Chancellor, UniMAC

Key Dates

Abstract Submission Deadline May 1, 2026

Notification of Acceptance May 15, 2026

Registration Opens June 1, 2026

Full Paper Submission Deadline June 15, 2026

          Conference Dates
          July 15–16, 2026
        

Submission Guidelines

Authors should submit an abstract of 200–300 words. The abstract must clearly outline the research problem, underlying assumptions, main arguments, objectives and research questions, as well as the theoretical framework and research methods employed. Where applicable, authors should also briefly indicate key findings.

Submissions must present original research and demonstrate strong potential to contribute meaningfully to existing knowledge and ongoing scholarly debates in journalism, media, and communication.

Conference Fees

Ghanaian Participants

GH₵ 300

Ghanaian Cedis

International Participants

USD 30

US Dollars

Students

GH₵ 100

Ghanaian Cedis

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We welcome your participation in what promises to be a stimulating and thought-provoking conference.
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